Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat

Behind the Mountains

Edwidge Danticat

3 hours, 51 minutes first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

First Person Fiction is dedicated to the immigrant experience in modern America. In "Behind the Mountains" Edwidge Danticat tells the story of Celiane and her family's struggles in Haiti and New York.It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are goi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

hopeful 62%
emotional 50%
adventurous 37%
informative 37%
inspiring 37%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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